Annapurna Circuit Trek

Overview

The Annapurna Circuit is one of the world's classic treks, winding around the entire Annapurna massif. You'll pass from lush rice terraces and waterfalls into the arid, Tibetan-influenced high country of Manang, cross the formidable Thorong La pass (5,416 m), and descend to the sacred temple town of Muktinath. A journey of astonishing landscape and cultural diversity.

Trip Highlights

• Cross the Thorong La pass (5,416 m)
• Visit the sacred pilgrimage site of Muktinath
• Diverse scenery from subtropical valleys to high desert
• Tibetan-influenced villages of Manang
• Optional hot springs and apple country of Marpha

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1. 1

   Arrive in Kathmandu

   Pickup and trek briefing.

2. 2

   Drive to Besisahar / Chame

   Scenic drive to the trailhead.

3. 3

   Trek to Upper Pisang

   Enter the Manang valley with first big peak views.

4. 4

   Trek to Manang

   Cross arid high country to the largest village.

5. 5

   Acclimatisation in Manang

   Day hike to Gangapurna Lake or Ice Lake.

6. 6

   Trek to Yak Kharka

   Gradual climb above the tree line.

7. 7

   Trek to Thorong Phedi

   Reach the base of the pass.

8. 8

   Cross Thorong La to Muktinath

   The big day — over the pass and down to the temple.

9. 9

   Trek/drive to Marpha

   Through the Kali Gandaki gorge to apple country.

10. 10

    To Tatopani hot springs

    Relax in natural thermal pools.

11. 11

    Trek to Ghorepani

    Climb back into rhododendron forest.

12. 12

    Poon Hill sunrise to Tadapani

    Famous sunrise over Dhaulagiri and Annapurna.

13. 13

    Trek to Nayapul, drive to Pokhara

    Finish the trek and reach lakeside Pokhara.

14. 14

    Drive/fly to Kathmandu

    Return to the capital.

15. 15

    Departure

    Airport transfer for your flight home.

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